Paneer: Homemade Indian Cheese

Paneer: Homemade Indian CheeseTotal Time: 45 min Prep: 5 min Inactive: 25 min Cook: 15 min Yield: Makes 12 ounces of cheese Level: Easy Ingredients Cheesecloth 8 cups whole milk 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus more as needed, see Cook’s Note* Add Checked Items To Grocery List Directions Line a large colander with a large double layer of cheesecloth, and set it in your sink. In a large wide pot, bring the milk to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring frequently to avoid burning the bottom (a nonstick pot works really well for this purpose). This will … Continue reading Paneer: Homemade Indian Cheese

Homemade Fresh Cheese

Homemade Fresh Cheese Prep 45 m Cook 1 h Ready In 1 h 45 m Recipe By:SUNFLOWER71 “This is the simplest recipe that I use to make a version of Mexican ‘Queso Fresco’ and the same recipe for Homemade Ricotta Cheese.” Ingredients 1 gallon whole milk 1/4 cup white or cider vinegar 1 pinch salt Directions Pour the milk into a large pot, and heat until the temperature reaches 195 degrees F (90 degrees C), or almost boiling. Stir constantly to prevent scorching on the bottom of the pot. When the milk reaches the temperature, remove from the heat, and … Continue reading Homemade Fresh Cheese

Home Made Farmer’s Cheese

Home Made Farmer’s Cheese Prep 5 m Cook 20 m Ready In 25 m Recipe By:MLYIN “My Polish friend’s mother gave me this recipe years ago. She has been making this cheese forever in her house and also ate it while growing up in Poland. This is an easy home made farmer’s cheese. It doesn’t age well, so be sure you eat it within a week after it’s made – well, if you can let it last that long. If you bake with it, it melts very beautifully. It makes a perfect soft cheese for snacking.” Ingredients 1 gallon whole … Continue reading Home Made Farmer’s Cheese

Easy German Bierocks (Runza)

Easy German Bierocks (Runza) Prep 35 m Cook 30 m Ready In 1 h 35 m Recipe By:HEATHER C “This is a quick and easy version of German Bierocks; dough filled with cabbage, hamburger, and onions. They can then be baked or fried. If you have your own roll recipe they are even better.” Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 pounds ground beef 1 small onion, chopped 1 head cabbage, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 36 frozen dinner rolls, thawed 2 quarts vegetable oil for deep frying Directions Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a … Continue reading Easy German Bierocks (Runza)

Kraut Bierocks

Kraut Bierocks Prep 45 m Cook 1 h Ready In 1 h 45 m Recipe By:Kim Van Pelt “These meat-and-cabbage-mixture filled sweet rolls make a great main dish, and are also great as a snack. They reheat well, so leftovers are also great! Sauerkraut can be used in place of the cabbage for more of a ‘kraut flavor’.” Ingredients 1 1/2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast 1/2 cup white sugar 2 cups warm water 4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup powdered milk 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup shortening 1 pound lean ground beef 1 pound ground Italian … Continue reading Kraut Bierocks

Goose and Kraut

Goose and Kraut Prep 30 m Cook 5 h Ready In 5 h 30 m Recipe By:Matt Schwab “This an easy way to prepare wild goose for the hunters or family. You can use goose with the skin on, but the meat will be greasier.” Ingredients 1 (10 pound) whole, skinned goose 2 cups shredded potatoes 2 (32 ounce) jars sauerkraut with liquid 2 cups applesauce 1/4 cup brown sugar Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Clean goose under cold running water, paying special attention to the cavity. Poke holes all over the goose using a … Continue reading Goose and Kraut

Yellow Pickled Eggs

Yellow Pickled Eggs Prep 15 m Cook 15 m Ready In 4 d 30 m Recipe By:TINAMARIES “This is a recipe for Amish style pickled eggs that are yellow in color. They go nice with the red beet pickled eggs!” Ingredients 12 eggs 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 3/4 cup water 1 cup white sugar 1 1/4 cups white vinegar 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon dried dill weed 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed Directions Place eggs in a large pot and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then cover and remove from heat. … Continue reading Yellow Pickled Eggs

Scandinavian Pickled Beets

Scandinavian Pickled Beets Recipe By:Chardonnay Queen “I’m told no good Dane or Swede considers a meal complete without these tangy treats. They add gorgeous color to any table. If you want to use fresh beets, peel and cook them. They can be served sliced or diced. Otherwise, just open a can like I do. Serve with slices of hard-boiled eggs.” Ingredients 1/2 cup vinegar 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup sugar salt and pepper to taste 1 (15 ounce) can sliced canned beets, drained Directions Combine the vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and pepper in a saucepan; bring to a boil and … Continue reading Scandinavian Pickled Beets

Quick Pickled Eggs and Beets

Quick Pickled Eggs and Beets Prep 10 m Cook 20 m Ready In 4 h 30 m Recipe By:Cathy Swanson “Easy and simple way to make pickled beets and eggs. You can double the recipe for larger gatherings. This is my late grandmother’s recipe and everyone loves it. Will keep in fridge for up to 2 weeks.” Ingredients 8 eggs 1 (15 ounce) can sliced beets with liquid 1/2 cup white vinegar 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup water 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional) Directions Place egg in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil … Continue reading Quick Pickled Eggs and Beets

Cold-Pickled Green Beans

Cold-Pickled Green Beans Prep 20 m Ready In 8 h 20 m Recipe By:The Magpie “These beans are cold-pickled rather than canned. Crispy and delicious, the pickled beans will stay fresh for several months as long as they’re kept cold — if they last that long!” Ingredients 1 cup tarragon vinegar 2 cups water 4 (1 pint) canning jars with lids and rings 2 pounds fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed 4 sprigs fresh dill 1 teaspoon celery seed, divided 1 teaspoon mustard seed, divided 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, divided 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns, divided 4 cloves … Continue reading Cold-Pickled Green Beans